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How far is Sioux Falls, SD, from Ottawa?

The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and Sioux Falls (Sioux Falls Regional Airport) is 1046 miles / 1684 kilometers / 909 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ottawa (YOW) to Sioux Falls (FSD) is 1254 miles / 2018 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 51 minutes.

Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – Sioux Falls Regional Airport

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1046
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909
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Distance from Ottawa to Sioux Falls

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Ottawa to Sioux Falls. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1046.078 miles
  • 1683.500 kilometers
  • 909.017 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 1043.240 miles
  • 1678.933 kilometers
  • 906.551 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Ottawa to Sioux Falls?

The estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport to Sioux Falls Regional Airport is 2 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD)

On average, flying from Ottawa to Sioux Falls generates about 154 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 154 kilograms equals 339 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Ottawa to Sioux Falls

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD).

Airport information

Origin Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport
City: Ottawa
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YOW
ICAO Code: CYOW
Coordinates: 45°19′20″N, 75°40′9″W
Destination Sioux Falls Regional Airport
City: Sioux Falls, SD
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FSD
ICAO Code: KFSD
Coordinates: 43°34′55″N, 96°44′30″W